“The Quarterback Sacked by Love” is an interesting story written by the author Rogin Radocha. Casen Walls is the quarterback for the Philadelphia Golden Eagles. His engagement broke with actress Steffi Stevens when he found her in bed with Tyler Spacey who is the quarterback for the opposing team Seattle Sharks. Casen’s performance in football was poor last season because of his messed-up relationship but this season, he has to perform well and focus on football and his contract. After having an amazing one-night stand with a reporter named Collins Baker, what gonna happen next?
This is an amazing story that kept me on the edge the whole time. Length of the book is 130 pages only so one could read it in single sitting. Cover photo of the book is eye catchy and title is suitable. Since story has mature language so I like to recommend it to adults only. I enjoyed reading this story and I am definitely looking forward to read more books by the author.
“Ella Beside Bear” is a Children’s Book written by the author Mona Rajab. Story features a little girl Ella, her brother Leo and her Big Bear who reminds Ella of her grandmother who is no longer with them. All three of them went on an imaginary adventure. Grab a copy of this book and read it yourself to find out what gonna happen when Ella’s special heart brooch went missing? Will she be able to find it back?
Title of the story is suitable. Cover photo is nice. This is an amazing book that introduces kids to the pain of loss of a loved one. Story is full of emotions. Little readers could read this book with their parents so they can understand more about death, grief, etc. I like to recommend this Children’s Book to all little readers.
“Raffi” is a Children’s Book written by Sierra West and illustrated by Ekaterina Sinegubova.
This is a story of a little boy Raffi who want to be just like his favorite sports player. Whenever Raffi shots the ball, he proudly take his favorite player’s name and this helps him to perform well. Give a quick read to the story to know what happens next?
Kids will definitely love the story. Grab a copy of this book to know how Raffi’s mother will help him.
Author has well written this book and I am glad to get my hands on this adorable book. Hats off to author for explaining such a sensitive topic to kids in the form of a beautiful story.
Q1. Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hi, my name’s Steve Ellis.. I’m a writer, musician, singer, narrator and English Language Teacher/Teacher trainer – oh, and more importantly, a parent and granddad! I’m British and live in Banbury, England – for your international readers, that’s not far from Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace. I write stories for children, although I am also currently working on a young adult novel. My passion for writing has its roots in my childhood. Reading and writing were a pleasure, not a chore – first at home and then at school. I was fortunate! I had lots of encouragement from family and teachers who nurtured my love of books and ensured a plentiful supply of reading material. I fondly remember, – one teacher brought his personal library of children’s books into class! A love of reading soon led to a love of making up stories and writing, both at school and at home, and many years later, my enthusiasm continues. My experiences as an English language teacher kept him in contact with children and took him to Italy, Turkey, Thailand and Malaysia, as well as back to the UK to manage Summer Schools. Working for the British Council as Teacher Trainer, I promoted the use of illustrated storybooks as a learning aid for children to read, including using songs and role-play to make English language learning effective and fun. I seek to pass on my love of books and reading to children. My other main interest is music, and I have produced written and shows involving children in schools and the local community. I currently live surrounded by a load of books, two pianos, three guitars, four computers and a host of musical and video hardware and software, which often keep me up late at night. Thankfully, an app on my phone gives me a daily nudge to get out and do some exercise, which is not always welcome in a typical British winter.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘The Man In The Moon ’ book?
Only one! I’ll come back to that in a moment. ‘The Man in the Moon is a poem, a story in verse. It didn’t start as a book – it was just a written doodle I wrote many years ago, toying around with words and verse. Why did I write it? I have no idea really! I do remember I first considered the title when I was in my teens and playing around with song writing – I think the idea of the man in the moon looking down on lovers – something like that! I dismissed the idea. Anyway, later when I did write it, I thought the rhythm of the verse had a lyrical quality to it so I then set it to music, a melody I had used in one of my children’s pantomime shows. That song version is available now on video. The challenge, if I can call it that, was that I never believed as a child that there was a man in the moon. I remember my granddad used to get me to look up at a full moon and ask me if could see the man. I could sort of make out the outlines of a man’s face, but thought it was a bit silly as where was the rest of him? Anyway, it didn’t stop me from writing the verse later, and when I briefed the illustrator, I was intrigued to see what she would come up with. But, I liked her idea and so too, it appears, do children.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Roald Dahl. Easily my favourite children’s book author. He was never afraid to introduce some reality, bad behaviour, even if exaggerated, in adults and children alongside the fantasy! I should say that I have also always loved J M Barrie’s ‘Peter Pan’, which I made into a musical version some years ago. I love the last few words at the end of the book, ‘ … and thus it will go on, so long as children are gay and innocent and heartless.’ I always found the contrast between ’innocent’ and ‘heartless’ striking. I wonder if your readers would ever consider that they can have both qualities?
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
There are many beautiful spots in the UK. My countryside is probably The Yorkshire Dales, where I lived for a time. Older readers may remember it as the location for the TV series ‘All Creatures Great and Small’. My favourite city is York which has both Roman and Viking history.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
No, not really with stories for children. I have tended to come up with a concept and a working title first, so the only problem is constructing a plot that is somehow plausible, as well as being fantasy. Elements have to link and there has to be a sort of credibility to how the story unfurls and reaches a resolution.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Bossy Boots’ book?
I honestly cannot remember. As with some of the other books, it started not as a written book, but as audio with music and songs. The hardest part was creating the songs and music, but, of course, they are not in the book version. When, I decided to publish it as a book, the editing took some time because the original audio version depended upon the songs to tell part of the story. I still included some of the lyrics in the book, bits where the boots, not the girl, are speaking in verse.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find your books to buy?
Amazon and now I am just about to make them available on my new website, The Read Sing Play Well. https://www.thereadsingplaywell.com/ There are also videos and songs available.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the cover and the title of your books?
I use a platform called Fiverr, which has many illustrators who show examples of their work amongst other services offered. I look for ones whose previous work matches the kind of thing I want and have an initial discussion to find out if I think they can understand what I am seeking and if we would work successfully together. The illustrator I have most enjoyed working with is Roz, from Ireland, who produced the illustrations for ‘Bossy Boots’ and ‘Who Knocked Out Santa Claus?’. We had an excellent rapport and I love her work. Her images are so amusing, sad, touching, dramatic – depending upon the part of the story – and they have a vibrancy—a sort of movement in them which almost makes them seem animated. I just wish I could make them even more prominent in the books!
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
For children’s stories, I try to imagine what I would like to read if I was a child, the kind of things, situations that would make me laugh, sad, scared and so on. Working with children as an educator helps because it keeps me in contact with kids. In the case of the young adult novel I am writing, I am trying to make it very contemporary to fit events that are happening, or could happen, in the world today. To say much more would give the theme away! I j pretty well know the plot outline and have made a good start on the writing. I just need to find the time to get on with it – and stop myself doing too much self-editing as I write – something I’m guilty of doing as I get over-critical and analytical, at times.
Book: The Adventures Of Sara Beara And Selena Bombeelina: Book 1: Who We Are
Q1. Hello Ma’am, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hello, My name is Jennifer N. Senjanin. I am a mother to two beautiful children, twins that are turning twelve soon. I am also a teacher of 21+ years, and I have always loved to write. From a young age I loved reading books. It let me travel the world, and escape into my imagination. I started writing stories as long as I can remember.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘The Adventures Of Sara Beara And Selena Bombeelina: Book 1: Who We Are ’ book?
Interestingly, I started writing the book, just shortly after I had Sara and Selena, for whom the book’s characters are named after, and also who the characters are created around. But like many new parents, a busy parenting and teaching schedule delayed the writing process. A few years later as the girls were growing up and their personalities were taking shape, and I had more time, the book was back on track and then finally completed.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Two of my favorite books growing up, really impacted my life and my own creative process. The secret garden and Where the sidewalk ends. Two very different books with a common theme, imagination with greater meaning, and in effet communicating such real and significant life lessons.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
One of my favourite spots to visit is not too far and in my own backyard. Windsor, Ontario, Canada, has a beautiful waterfront, and a great path to walk, relax and reflect. Growing up from carnivals, to concerts and more the waterfront would transform into what it needed to. The path also extends for miles and is outlined with beautiful flowers and natural settings.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
For me, I need to feel at ease to begin the writing process. It is almost like I have to feel like its the right time. It could be early in the morning or the middle of the day, when an idea or a new inspiration for writing comes along.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘The Adventures Of Sara Beara And Selena Bombeelina: Book 1: Who We Are’ book?
With all the breaks, and the work in process, it took about 3 years to complete.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘The Adventures Of Sara Beara And Selena Bombeelina: Book 1: Who We Are’ book to buy?
Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Indigo/Chapters, and Friesens press
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Adventures Of Sara Beara And Selena Bombeelina: Book 1: Who We Are’?
The book cover took some time and needed to be reflective of the theme of uniqueness and family, while centering around the main characters. The girls embracing in a big hug shows how important their bond is to the understanding of family and more.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I often write from experience, so as a teacher and parent the most relevant and important lessons, even the universal ones, can take a different perspective.
“What to say to her? She just lost her mother, her sister, and everything she has ever known.”
King’s Daughter is the second complement of Lauren Lee Merewether’s debut series, The Lost Pharaoh Chronicles Complement Collection. After Nefertiti was betrayed and murdered, her daughter Nefe ran from her home. Nefe was left alone to trust Paaten, General of Pharaoh’s Armies. Paaten who swore his life to Nefertiti earlier has swore the life to Nefe now. They have decided to move out of Egypt after the sun sets in the west. Their identity will be protected as they will call each other as Citizeness and Citizen.
Another character Atinuk is a stranger and Paaten says he don’t trust him as he doesn’t know about him much. Grab a copy of this book and find out yourself is Nefe trusting the right people?
Glossary given at the book is quite helpful. Cover photo looks amazing. Storyline is intense. The way author has described historical details in this novel is well appreciated. Language of the book is lucid.
If you love reading historical fiction then you can’t afford to miss to read this one. Looking forward to read more books by the author.
“Getting To Forever” is a standalone novel written by the author Tara Eldana. It is the third novel in the KinkLink series. Amanda Gilchrist aka Mandy and David Varetti were licensed private investigators. Their bosses Ryan and Reece at R & R Investigations hate David. David was charged with one round of kidnapping. Since he didn’t have any previous criminal record, a bond was set at $75000. Mandy checked David’s accounts and found that they are empty.
Mandy is ready to use her credit card to bail for David. But before she could do it, someone else gave the bail for David. The former R & R receptionist was fired and Hack wasn’t proud of his involvement with Bria. Bria also had a gambling problem. Mandy wanted to pull David out of any trouble. Will David wisely use the second chance he has got? Grab a copy of this novel and find out yourself what happens next.
This is an amazing story. There are many characters in the story. Length of the book is fine and one could read it in two to three sittings. Writing style of author is nice. Language is simple and easy to follow. Cover photo looks super attractive. Looking forward to read next book of the KinkLink series by Tara.
Book: Waking Isabella: Because Beauty Can’t Sleep Forever
Author: Melissa Muldoon
Available On: Amazon
Language: English
Rating: 5/5
“Waking Isabella: Because beauty can’t sleep forever” penned by the author Melissa Muldoon is an amazing story set in Arezzo, a small Tuscan town. In 1576, a princess Isabella was brutally murdered by her husband Paolo.
Main character of the story is Nora. She lives in California. Nora is an assistant researcher at Stanford. She also has an artistic and critical eye. She is the keeper of the past and could talk a lot about sixteenth century Italian Curule chairs, French commodes, and Delft ceramics.
One day, on seeing her old roommate’s message, she reflected on life and thought may be her life would have been different if she hasn’t travelled to California and had stayed in Italy. Grab a copy of this book and find out what gonna happen when she starts filming documentary about Isabella – a princess who was murdered by her husband.
Story backdrop that is set in Italy really makes me excited to travel to Italy. Melissa’s writing is amazing. She creates a perfect tale that readers won’t feel like keeping the book aside for a moment. The Solid cover has power to catch anyone’s attention in the first look. Characters are interesting and seems real. If you love Italy, romance, mystery, history, stories with female protagonist, etc then this is a must pick.
Q1. Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
I’ve has always been a storyteller, butnever put pen to paper until a few years ago. Suddenly, I had a publishing contract, and in the midst of the vortex of marketing, analytics, refining, and continuing to write, I discovered what I define as my true calling, my passion. I am now fully and happily immersed in the whirlwind that is the publishing industry, even as I diligently continue my work in enterprise software sales. I am a Long Islander with Hispanic roots, now living in Florida, and it is from those memories of summers on Long Island, New York that I crafted my first book, Last Exit to Montauk. The Captain & the Queen soon followed, and I recently released my third novel, Searching for Sarah, the 2021 Book Excellence Awards, Winner, LGBTQ/Fiction. Comfortable in a room full of people or one on one, I welcome opportunities for guest appearances, interviews, and book signings–and even more importantly, engaging with my fans.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Searching For Sarah’ book?
Time is always my greatest challenge. When writing, the story arc plays in my mind, almost like a YouTube video. Each chapter plays as I put thought to paper. My greatest challenge is finding the time to sit and write.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
There are many books and authors that influenced me over the years, and they range in genre. As I look at the bookcase in my office, I see a lot of Lee Childs, Timothy Zahn, Tom Clancy, Stephen King and J.K. Rowling, to name a few.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I am a beach-lover. I could spend all day lounging at the beach, watching the waves caress the crystal white shore, as people splash about the water, and build castles in the sand. There is a peace to beach, especially at sunset. A quietness that everyone seems to respect.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
I’d love to say yes, but for me, since starting this career, the ideas flood my mind. Unlike some of my contemporaries, I do not create an outline for my stories. I get an idea, sit at my keyboard, turn on my music, and start writing.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Searching For Sarah’ book?
It took me approximately six weeks to write. That is typically how long it takes me to write a new manuscript. Of course, it takes longer to edit, and re-edit, before releasing it to the marketplace. Fortunately, I work with a great editor, Janet Fix, of thewordverve.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Searching For Sarah’ book to buy?
Currently, all my novels are available in paperback, and digital platforms from all the major retailers.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Searching For Sarah’?
I do not know which came first, the title for the story, or the story itself. The title for this and my other novels, Last Exit to Montauk, and The Captain & the Queen, all came to me as I sat down and began the writing process. Book covers, on the other hand, takes time. My send my editor ideas, and she, along with her staff, search for the right cover that evokes the overall theme of the novel. She usually sends me a few to choose from, and eventually select the one cover we all love.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
Keeping things fresh can be challenging, which is why my novels aren’t repeats of one another. Interestingly, they all take place in the same universe, think Marvel Universe, where each character has a standalone story, but fits into an overall universe. And like that universe, all my novels are standalone, which periodically feature…spoiler alert…crossovers or easter eggs from previous, or future novels. I try to keep things fresh by delivering new themes. For example, my award-winning first novel, Last Exit to Montauk, was an interracial coming-of-age tragic love story, set in the mid-80s summer of Long Island. My Second, the award-winning, The Captain & the Queen, while similar, tells the comedic story of a(n) Hispanic teen who falls for his uber-rich Greek classmate. The Book Excellence Awards, Winner, LGBTQ/Fiction, 2021, Searching for Sarah is adult-themed. It is the story of a man who sets out to fulfil his older sister’s dying wish. As he begins to look for clues through his sister’s diary, he is startled by the fact that he never even knew her at all, because she had a life partner named Sarah, that he did not know. One reviewer wrote that finding Sarah becomes an adventure that reveals a lot about family dynamics, prejudices, and a love so pure it is inspiring. Searching for Sarah is a profoundly emotional story that will touch readers at deep and personal levels; it is a story of the triumph of love and its beauty, and fans of LGBTQ will find it irresistible.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
Absolutely. This story contains strong Hispanic protagonists, and strong female protagonists, a common theme in all my novels. As one reviewer wrote, Searching for Sarah is not simply a novel about love and not about sex, though both have their place. It’s about an idea. About ingrained prejudices, missed opportunities and events beyond our control. It’s about not letting life slip through our fingers.
If you’re looking for a book that delivers on adult themes, crossing boundaries, and love, then pick up a copy of Searching for Sarah.
“Doom of Stars” written by the author Martyn Rhys Vaughan is a Scifi thriller. It is a riveting story with a power to hook the readers from the first page. Kalli is different from others in Tomlinson’s group. No one shared her complexion and she was used to the comments about her skin tone. She has no idea about her parent’s whereabouts. Her mother has given her few family possession including the gleaming white ball that seems to have some small power source inside it.
Kalli was furious to listen to the family stories as she didn’t want to believe in her grandmother’s role in the destruction of their world. Will Kalli be able to find answers to escape the slowly approaching ultimate catastrophe?
World building is amazing. I appreciate author’s vivid imagination in creating it. Cover photo is quite attractive. Title of the book is suitable according to the contents of the story. There are lots of things that readers could take away from this novel. Pace of the story is fast and you won’t get a chance to feel bored. Overall, it’s a worth reading story. So, go ahead with it without thinking twice.
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